Chiltern Teddy Bear Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! Antique_marionette

Chiltern Teddy Bear Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! Antique_marionetteFamed for its Hugmee Bears, Chiltern is a celebrated English toy maker. Taking its name from the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, the company crafted an array of Teddy Bears before closing its doors in the 1960s (later purchased by Chad Valley). This Teddy Bear Hand Puppet is one of their rare creations. Made from art silk plush with a head stuffed with excelsior (wood wool), this puppet presents an endearing look with glass eyes and Chiltern's

With stains/spots on his dress and small holes on the felt parts

Charming little Owl is crafted from a synthetic material that resembles flannel and has expressive round plastic eyes

like the iconic Teddy Bear

His expression

Here's a Devil hand puppet carved in this style and finely handcrafted in Germany circa 1960s

but still is in good condition with no major flaws

5'' (34cm) tall

Its head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and it has felt paw pads

Scotty is well loved and shows play wear

Please note that the back of the head has some grey paint

Brand: Steiff

~ Steiff Puppet NOT included